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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 354.32 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.78, 354.32 and 146.26 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 354.32 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/354.32 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 354.32 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 51,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,822.84/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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